1985 Porsche 924 vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 1985 Porsche 924 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,478 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 924 (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rover P4 weights approximately 173 kg more than 1985 Porsche 924.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Porsche 924 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Porsche 924 | 1950 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Porsche | Rover |
| Model | 924 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2478 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1217 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
